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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.10, 20,212.65 and 11,531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.10, 20,212.65 and 11,531.10 is: 17,296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.10 : 20,212.65 = 11,531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.10/20,212.65 = 11,531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.10x = 20,212.65 × 11,531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.10x = 233,074,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,074,088.42/13,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,296.65

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